Basset Bleu de Gascogne vs Bergamasco

Compare Basset Bleu de Gascogne and Bergamasco side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.

Characteristic

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Bergamasco

Breed type

Purebred

Height

34 – 38 cm

55 – 60 cm

Weight

16 – 18 kg

26 – 38 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 12 years

13 – 15 years

Child friendly

4/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

3/5

4/5

Trainability

3/5

4/5

Health

3/5

4/5

Grooming needs

3/5

5/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Great with kids

Medium

Bergamasco

Great with kids

Super smart

Easy to train

Large

Summary

About Basset Bleu de Gascogne

French scent hound with blue‑mottled coat, long low body and deep baying voice. Calm, affectionate and gentle at home; energetic, determined and scent‑driven outdoors. Generally sociable with dogs and families. Needs regular exercise, kind training, ear care and secure fencing.

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About Bergamasco

Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.

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